“I will train harder” - Aliff vows to take his training to the next level in preparation for title shot vs mighty Prajanchai

Aliff Sor Dechapan and Prajanchai PK Saenchai - Photo by ONE Championship
Aliff Sor Dechapan and Prajanchai PK Saenchai - Photo by ONE Championship

21-year-old Muay Thai phenom Aliff Sor Dechapan just turned in one of the finest performances of his young career last weekend, one that earned him a potential world title opportunity, it seems.

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Aliff put together an impressive performance against dangerous Moroccan fighter Elmehdi El Jamari at ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video, winning via three-round unanimous decision in a tough scrap.

After the battle, Aliff faced off with two-sport king and reigning ONE strawweight Muay Thai world champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai in the middle of the ONE Championship ring, signifying that a showdown between the two could be imminent.

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Speaking to veteran ONE Championship broadcast analyst Mitch Chilson after the fight, Aliff had this to say about a potential fight with Prajanchai:

"And when I get that chance to get that belt from him, this is my new goal, and I will train harder. It will be my honor to face someone like him."

ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video went down live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, last Saturday, June 7. Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action via replay on-demand with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

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Aliff Sor Dechapan knows it will take a gargantuan effort to beat Prajanchai PK Saenchai: "It won’t be easy"

At just 21 years of age, the prospect of Aliff Sor Dechapan facing off against a grizzled veteran and a double champ like Prajanchai PK Saenchai should be unfathomable.

But with hard work and dedication, Aliff certainly has a chance to shock the world. However, the youngster acknowledged that the road will be tough and full of challenges.

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He said:

"To fight Prajanchai, I will have to train ten times harder. It won’t be easy."

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Aliff Sor Dechapan's next fight.

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Edited by Anurag Mitra
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